


{"id":4027,"date":"2017-04-24T04:39:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T08:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.insightvacations.com\/?p=4027"},"modified":"2024-06-19T11:30:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T10:30:24","slug":"guide-vietnamese-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/guide-vietnamese-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnamese food: top dishes you need to try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shaped like a writhing snake and roughly the size of Italy, Vietnam\u2019s geography (with Hanoi in the north, dominating the central highlands, and Ho Chi Minh City forming the biggest hub for the fertile Mekong delta in the south) has heavily determined its culinary culture. From sizzling stir-fried dishes to noodle soups, from bone broths to prawn cakes, join us as we delve a little deeper into the rich world of Vietnamese food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Vietnamese Food\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruit-market-\u00a9-istock_lordrunar-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Fruit Market \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/fruit-market-gm174819936-22923969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iStock\/LordRunar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the north, Chinese influences on Vietnamese food are everywhere, which is perhaps no surprise given its northerly neighbor and position on the South China Sea. There\u2019s steaming bowls of ph\u1edf and congee (a rice porridge topped with flavorings and sides), dumplings, sticky rice balls, or rolled out into b\u00e1nh x\u00e8o (savory fried pancakes stuffed with pork, shrimp, onions and sprouts), as well as plenty of play on sweet, sour and salty flavors. Soy sauce is used instead of the fish sauce that\u2019s slipped into everything elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Vietnamese Food\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pho-istock_rez-art-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Pho \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/vietnamese-pho-with-spicy-sriracha-sauce-shot-top-down-gm503129686-82349449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iStock\/Rez-Art<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quite possibly one of the most famous Vietnamese dishes, ph\u1edf cannot merely be referenced in passing. Pronounced \u201cfuh\u201d, this steaming soup is quite simply Vietnam\u2019s soul food. Comprising of a fresh, flat rice noodle dish in a savory broth, it\u2019s topped with meats, mung bean sprouts, basil, cilantro leaves, red chilies and lots of fish sauce, as well as a thick lime wedge for a refreshing cut of acidity. It\u2019s one of the most popular dishes in Vietnamese food, and it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and has many regional variations. One of its most famous is Hu\u1ebf\u2019s version. Much meatier, with lemongrass and a lick of chili oil, it\u2019s a spicier take on a dish that can often be found simmering in giant pots at food markets or in oversized bowls at restaurants on every street corner.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/the-history-of-martial-arts-in-vietnam\/\">The History of Martial Arts in Vietnam<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Vietnamese Food\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Banh-Mi-istock_rudislll-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Banh Mi \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/banh-mi-gm511032130-86497795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iStock\/Rudislll<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its colonial past, there are some French elements to Vietnamese food. Beginning in the 18th century and not ending until 1954, the history has had a lasting impact on Vietnam\u2019s flavors. Not least in <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b\u00e1nh m\u00ec<\/span>, which effectively uses a crusty French baguette as an edible plate for any food you want to fill it with. But there are other less known items such as crispy pork belly, asparagus, p\u00e2t\u00e9 and sardines scattered throughout the cuisine, too. These are served as first courses at weddings, and often their names (asparagus is known as mang tay or \u201cwestern bamboo shoots\u201d), reveal their foreign ancestry. Like the French, the Vietnamese have elevated food from a necessity to a national obsession. If anybody asks, \u201can com chua?\u201d (\u201cwould you like any food?\u201d), the polite response should always be positive, as it\u2019s often seen as a great excuse for a conversation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Vietnamese Food\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fish-istock-carstenbrandt-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Freshly Prepared Fish \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/freshly-prepared-fish-gm585184180-100328341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iStock\/Carstenbrandt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Renowned for its bright colors, from turmeric-yellow to deep purple shrimp pastes, Vietnamese food has also made a name for itself as one of the world\u2019s freshest, healthiest and lightest cuisines. Using pickled vegetables, Vermicelli noodles, spring rolls (<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">g\u1ecfi cu\u1ed1n) <\/span><\/em>and seasonal salads, Vietnamese food is rich in fiber and often low in calories. At the heart of it all is a deep respect for balance. Dishes, drawing on Indian, French and Chinese influences, seek harmony in mixing and matching spiciness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness and sweetness. Though in the south, the odds undoubtedly tend to be stacked in favor of sweetness. This is partly because the tropical climate produces a lot more coconut groves, jackfruit trees and herb gardens, but there also seems to be a sweeter tooth. There\u2019s far more palm sugar used and coconut milk, too; even the broths for ph\u1edf tend to be sweeter in the south.<\/p>\n<p>A great example of this balance in flavor profiles is<em> B\u00fan b\u00f2 Hu\u1ebf. <\/em>This is a rice noodle dish using Vermicelli noodles, sliced beef, ch\u1ea3 l\u1ee5a, and sometimes pork knuckles. It originates from Hu\u1ebf, and is gorgeous mix of spicy, salty, and savory flavors.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/10-beautiful-things-see-vietnam\/\">The 10 Most Beautiful Things to See in Vietnam<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Vietnamese Food\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho-200x167.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tet-lunar-new-year-istock_xuanhuangho-600x502.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"IVcaption\">Tet Lunar New Year \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/vietnam-culture-vietnamese-food-tet-lunar-new-year-gm506830384-84406581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iStock\/Xuanhauangho<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, no culinary exploration of Vietnamese food would be complete without stopping by the cooking schools of H\u1ed9i An. Here, you can try (and make) some of the best food in Vietnam, like <em>b\u00fan ch\u1ea3<\/em> or <em>c\u01a1m t\u1ea5m, <\/em>in a hands-on cooking class with a renowned chef. You&#8217;ll be surrounded by picturesque villages where locals cultivate and harvest vegetables, all used in your cooking class. Alternatively, if you\u2019d prefer to head into town, H\u1ed9i An is famous for its banh vac (a flower like dumpling containing shrimp), cao l\u1ea7u (a specialty involving chewy noodles on slices of pork and rice cracker, surrounded by a dark, oily gravy) and c\u01a1m g\u00e0 (chicken rice with fresh herbs, onions and broth). Try to pace yourself though, once entered, H\u1ed9i An is hard to leave.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to work your way through Vietnam\u2019s foodie experiences, book a place on Luxury Gold\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygoldvacations.com\/us\/tours\/spirit-of-vietnam-summer-2017?utm_campaign=hg2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=from-hanoi-to-hoi-an-a-guide-to-vietnamese-food&amp;c3ch=blog&amp;c3nid=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit of Vietnam<\/a> and come with an empty stomach!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shaped like a writhing snake and roughly the size of Italy, Vietnam\u2019s geography (with Hanoi in the north, dominating the central highlands, and Ho Chi Minh City forming the biggest hub for the fertile Mekong delta in the south) has heavily determined its culinary culture. 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